Salford Central Train Station

Address

Salford Central station
New Bailey Street
Salford
M3 5ET

Station staff availability

For full accessibility information at Salford Central, view our accessibility info below.

Ticket office availability

Ticket office availability
Mon:	06:25-19:35
Tue:	06:25-19:35
Wed:	06:25-19:35
Thu:	06:25-19:35
Fri:	06:25-19:35
Sat:	06:25-19:35
Sun:	Closed

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Station details

Accessibility

Station Accessibility
Induction Loop	Yes
Accessible Ticket Machines	Yes
Step Free Access	No	Category B Station Ramped access to platforms and ticket office. Whilst these ramps are step free, they are quite steep. Recent works at the station have improved the stepping distance between the train and the platform. April/May 2025, there is currently work taking place at the station that means assistance may not be available, please contact the customer experience team for alternative support if you require it. 0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560, station will have assistance staff available in late June 25 To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
Accessible Booking Office Counter	No
Wheelchairs Available	No
Ramp For Train Access	No
Accessible Toilets	No
Impaired Mobility Set Down	No

Getting to and from the station
Accessible Taxis	No

Staff help
Staff Help Available	Yes
Assisted Travel	Yes	We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here.
Helpline Contact	Yes	0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
Helpline Opening Hours	Yes	Mon - Sun: 24 Hours
Accessible Public Telephones	No

Station facilities

Seated Area	Yes
Passenger Information Systems	Yes	Passenger Information Systems Note: Announcements,
Telephones	Yes
Toilets	Yes	These toilets are available between 0530-2330 using a RADAR Key
CCTV	Yes
Atm Machine	No
Baby Change	No
Shops	No
Station Buffet	No
Waiting Room	No	canopies only

Ticket buying & collection

Ticket office availability
Ticket Machine	Yes

Smartcards
Smartcard Issued	Yes
Smartcard Validator	Yes
Smartcard Topup	Yes

Oyster Pay as you go Information
Penalty Fares		Applicable Operators: Southeastern
Oyster Pre Pay	No
Oyster Validator	No
Oyster Topup	No
Prepurchase Collection	No

Passenger services

Phone number: 08002006060 Website: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Ticket Gate	Yes
Customer Services		08002006060
Lost Property Contact Available	No
Customer Services: 08002006060
Customer Help Points	No

Car parking

Car parking	No

Cycling

Bicycle Storage
Cycle Storage Availability	No
Cycle Storage CCTV	No

Other transport

Location for Rail Replacement Services	Yes	Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Chapel Street. What3words - Towards Manchester – note.famed.stone & towards Wigan – froth.blitz.bland
Taxi Rank	Yes	https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/tickets/cab4you
Bus Service	Yes	Located on both sides of New Bailey Street for buses to Bolton, Eccles and Piccadilly Gardens. Maximum distance 120 yards/110m. Busline 0871 200 2233
Tube, Overground and Tram links	Yes	GMPTE 0161 228 7811

General information

Station Operator	NT
Station Code	SFD
Staffing Level	Full Time

Live departures & arrivals for Salford Central

Departures

Arrivals

Live departures for Salford Central
Due	Destination	Platform	Expected	Usual Seat AvailabilityUsual seat availability
15:48	Blackburn Platform 2	2	On time	n/a
15:51	Blackburn			n/a
16:54	Manchester Victoria		Cancelled	n/a
This service has been cancelled because of a member of train crew being unavailable
17:29	Southport via Walkden		Cancelled	n/a
This service has been cancelled because of a member of train crew being unavailable
17:36	Manchester Victoria Platform 1	1	On time	n/a
17:40	Southport via Walkden			n/a

Live arrivals at Salford Central
Due	Destination	Platform	Expected	Usual Seat AvailabilityUsual seat availability
15:48	Manchester Victoria Platform 2	2	On time	n/a
15:51	Manchester Victoria			n/a
16:53	Southport		Cancelled	n/a
This service has been cancelled because of a member of train crew being unavailable
17:28	Manchester Victoria		Cancelled	n/a
This service has been cancelled because of a member of train crew being unavailable
17:36	Blackburn Platform 1	1	On time	n/a
17:40	Manchester Victoria			n/a

Many seats available
Plenty of seats available
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Only a few seats available
Standing room only
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Data unavailable

Usual seat availability is based on information we hold for the last 7 days. Availability is stated for many, but not all, trains operated by Southeastern. We're working hard to expand this information for all our services.
To feedback on this pilot, email seats@southeasternrailway.co.uk

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